First Pens

[Kurt Aebi]

I have just finished my first 5 Freedom Pens (Actually, my first 5 pens ever) Let me know what you think.

Left to Right, Mahogany, Cherry, Maple, Red Birch, Mesquite


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[Scott]

Uh Oh! You're hooked now! ;-)

I wish my first five pens had looked that nice! You appear to have done everything right, and those are pens to be proud of. Great job!

Scott.

 

[wayneis]

Hey, good job Kurt, they really look nice. I'm sure the solders will love them. I'm hoping to get my first batch done by friday.
Wayne Swindlehurst

 

[Kurt Aebi]

Scott,

In a former life I was a toolmaker (to put myself through Electrical Engineering School) I also have done some wood lathe work - turning porch balisters and table legs and such, just nothing this small with wood. On my Logan Metal Lathe, I do very fine machining for my father who is a gunsmith.

This sure is fun!

 

[txbob]

Kurt,
They look good! I like turning the native American woods, and your woods are all good choices.
Keep turning,
Bob S. <<-- also an EE

 

[leenollie]

I agree with txbob. These pens are beautiful - Especially the Mesquite. After you turn a Mesquite pen, you can take the shavings and use it for kindling for your barbeque cookout.[] Keep up the good work.

Lee Biggers
The ever curious pen turner